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GF56 VBN

2006 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,772 mi
Last recorded105,772 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 VBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 105,772 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly damaged light misting (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 98,300 miles

engine man light on

Pass 4 Jun 2015 94,219 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 94,219 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,178 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,583 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 70,698 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,701 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,138 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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GF56 VBN is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 78,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF56 VBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF56 VBN registered?

GF56 VBN is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is GF56 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 VBN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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